George Hotel, Stranraer – Operator Opportunity
Dumfries and Galloway CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
31 August 2026
Published
17 July 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Council is seeking an operator to operate the renovated George Hotel in Stranraer as a leisure, cultural and accommodation facility. The Council is seeking an operator(s) to operate the former George Hotel in Stranraer which is in the process of being redeveloped to create a new high profile visitor attraction that is intended to appeal to the tourism market attracted to Stranraer by the facilities at the nearby Waterfront.
Uses for The George will be: - Arts centre with prime George Street frontage, over two floors including gallery events space, workshops and studios. - Second floor six flexible offices and co-working space accessed via the arts centre and for hire to the arts and cultural sector and other start-ups and small enterprises. - Two storeys, indoor to outdoor climbing and bouldering visitor attraction. - 28 beds affordable bunkhouse accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, reception and lounge shared with bouldering, laundry and bike storage facilities. - Communal kitchen for all users and visitors to the George. Additional information available in the attachments.
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Published
17 July 2026
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31 August 2026
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